Histotechnologist (Medical Lab) (Wage)

University of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

12d • $29 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

Jobs in this group are typically responsible for managing and operating laboratory facilities used for research, teaching, or to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of disease. They ensure equipment maintenance, adhere to safety protocols, and support quality control.

These roles involve the study and analysis of tissues at the microscopic level to diagnose diseases, research medical conditions, and understand biological processes. Prepare, stain, and examine tissue samples, providing critical insights that support clinical diagnoses and scientific research.

Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty. Typically involves diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients, and often include face-to-face interactions with patients. May also spend some time designing and implementing clinical programs, policies, and services using specialized knowledge and skills. Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through advanced education, training and/or experience. This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory technologist jobs.

Requires advanced knowledge of operational procedures and tools through extensive work experience and require vocational or technical education.
Works under limited supervision for non-routine situations and may be responsible for leading daily operations.
Trains, delegates and reviews the work of lower-level employees.
Problems typically are typically difficult and non-routine but not complex.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree. Advanced degree may be required.
• At least eight years of experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Relevant licensure/certifications required.
• Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 50 – 100lbs.

Responsibilities

• Managing and operating laboratory facilities used for research, teaching, or to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of disease.
• Ensuring equipment maintenance, adhering to safety protocols, and supporting quality control.
• Preparing, staining, and examining tissue samples.
• Providing critical insights that support clinical diagnoses and scientific research.
• Designing and implementing clinical programs, policies, and services using specialized knowledge and skills.
• Leading daily operations.
• Training, delegating, and reviewing the work of lower-level employees.

Benefits

• UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center.
• 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures.
• One of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers.
• UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation.
• Footprint encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level